How To Fix SEFS074 - There are no indexes in the database for search connector "&1"

SEFS074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEFS - End User Messages for File Search

• Message number: 074

• Message text: There are no indexes in the database for search connector "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS074 - There are no indexes in the database for search connector "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SEFS074 indicates that there are no indexes in the database for the specified search connector. This typically occurs when the search connector is not properly configured or when the necessary indexing has not been performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indexes: The search connector you are trying to use does not have any associated indexes in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: The search connector may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Indexing Not Performed: The indexing process may not have been executed, or it may have failed.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the search connector may not be available or properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the search connector is correctly configured in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Create Indexes:
  
  If indexes are missing, you may need to create them. This can typically be done through the SAP transaction code related to the specific search connector or through